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It鈥檚 is betting that hardware rollouts and vertically integrated offerings can stave off competitors.

The news: Block鈥檚 Square will be Live Nation Canada鈥檚 exclusive provider of payments. Our take: Partnering with Live Nation Canada offers Square a space to test out its newest tech on large crowds in a confined space expecting fast turnaround times.

Retail media鈥檚 rapid growth has spurred nonretail verticals to harness their first-party data to fuel their own commerce media networks. Retail media spending still dominates the commerce media landscape, but distinct challenger cohorts are finding their footing.

They need to continue pushing the digital wallet innovation for seamless payment experiences. Recent examples include Fastlane by PayPal and Sign-in with Klarna, which allow users to check out with only one click at any of these brands鈥� merchant partners. This can reduce checkout times and increase conversion.

Despite being a leader in AI use, the BNPL provider said leaning on AI for customer service lowered support quality

To compete, fintech still must measure up against regulated and consumer-favorite card-linked installment plans.

But its megadeal with Worldpay and FIS will transform its business and expand its revenue opportunities

The agency wants to rework the rules to address banks' concerns. We look at what it would mean for open banking adoption in the US.

Macroeconomic uncertainty and an overreliance on Cash App led the company to slash its full-year guidance

It wants to become a one-stop shop for businesses and consumers alike

By the numbers: Remittance recipients rely on both digital and in-person avenues to collect their money. 44% of remittance senders said their friends or family receive transfers directly to a bank account, per a MoneyGram survey conducted in June 2024. 38% said they receive the money in an app or digital wallet. And 38% said they receive the remittance at a walk-in location.

B2B payments are fast becoming the biggest opportunity for stablecoins to gain traction鈥攏ow PayPal has to convince everyone else.

This enables third-party digital wallets like Google Wallet to offer in-app contactless transactions for in-store payments. Apple will also let users switch their default contactless app. Access became available with the release of Apple鈥檚 iOS 18.1 update in October.

Agent Pay could transform the payments experience for consumers with hyperpersonalized recommendations

They have higher customer satisfaction rates, adding to the competitive pressures

This can help the POS provider attract a wider range of customers and cross-sell other features

In the wake of slowing remittance volume, the company鈥檚 financial media network can help it diversify and boost revenues

The company鈥檚 acquisition spree could help accelerate growth despite an uncertain economic climate

The BNPL provider is racking up partners in a major expansion push before its now-delayed IPO

The transition risks alienating customers who are frustrated by the app or uncomfortable with the AI surveillance tech

The BNPL provider is taking the lead on credit reporting as the industry waits for regulatory clarity

As AI search gains traction, Apple hints it won鈥檛 stay Google鈥檚 passive partner鈥攑otentially redrawing the future of search, ads, and browser dominance.